5-Star raid Shiny available Rock Steel

Stakataka Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Stakataka?

The top counter is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere at 38.5 DPS against Stakataka. Mega Lucario (37.3) and Primal Groudon (35.5) follow.

Q: Can I beat Stakataka without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Pheromosa at 30.3 DPS, 79% of what the top counter deals. Landorus (Therian) and Lucario are the next ones down.

Weak to Fighting, Ground, Water — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Stakataka.

Boosted in Partly Cloudy, Snow 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

1,929

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

2,400

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 2 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

38.5

Mega Blaziken

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Stakataka. Tap a row for full stats.

Mega Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 38.5DPS 608TDO 2

Mega Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 37.3DPS 552TDO 3

Primal Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 35.5DPS 1,025TDO 4

Shadow Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 33.6DPS 371TDO 5

Shadow Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 32.0DPS 617TDO 6

Mega Heracross CounterClose Combat 31.5DPS 660TDO 7

Mega Alakazam CounterFocus Blast 30.5DPS 455TDO 8

Mega Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 30.3DPS 793TDO 9

Pheromosa Low KickFocus Blast 30.3DPS 221TDO 10

Shadow Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 29.7DPS 382TDO 11

Shadow Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 29.7DPS 432TDO 12

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 29.6DPS 538TDO 13

Shadow Conkeldurr CounterDynamic Punch 29.2DPS 443TDO 14

Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 29.0DPS 353TDO 15

Shadow Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 28.8DPS 546TDO 16

Shadow Zapdos (Galarian) CounterClose Combat 28.7DPS 461TDO 17

Mega Gallade Low KickClose Combat 28.6DPS 547TDO 18

Shadow Rhyperior Mud SlapEarthquake 28.5DPS 559TDO 19

Shadow Machamp Karate ChopDynamic Punch 28.3DPS 383TDO 20

Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 28.3DPS 374TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Pheromosa Low KickFocus Blast 30.3DPS 221TDO 12

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 29.6DPS 538TDO 14

Lucario Force PalmAura Sphere 29.0DPS 353TDO 20

Blaziken CounterAura Sphere 28.3DPS 374TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Stakataka using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 5-Star
Weather boost: Partly Cloudy, Snow
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 213
Base Defense: 298
Base Stamina: 156

Weak to — use these types

Fighting2.56× Ground2.56× Water1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Poison0.244141× Flying0.390625× Normal0.390625× Bug0.625× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Ice0.625× Psychic0.625× Rock0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	1,844	2,294
15 / 15 / 15 100%	1,929	2,400

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,929 CP it is a perfect Stakataka — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 4+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Stakataka resists Poison, Flying, Normal, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Psychic, Rock — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Stakataka?

The top counter is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere at 38.5 DPS against Stakataka. Mega Lucario (37.3) and Primal Groudon (35.5) follow.

What is Stakataka weak to?

Stakataka takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Water-type moves. Fighting and Ground is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Stakataka?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 34.7 DPS against Stakataka). With mixed teams plan for 4 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Stakataka without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Pheromosa at 30.3 DPS, 79% of what the top counter deals. Landorus (Therian) and Lucario are the next ones down.

Can Stakataka be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Stakataka?

Partly Cloudy, Snow. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,294–2,400 CP instead of 1,844–1,929. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Stakataka worth raiding?

Stakataka has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Stakataka?

The counter list on this page is for beating Stakataka. For the moves Stakataka should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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